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Print 1939-229
THE SHAVER and THE SHAVEE.
Print 1939-229

THE SHAVER and THE SHAVEE.

Date1772
Engraver Charles Bretherton
After work by Henry William Bunbury (1750 - 1811)
Publisher James Bretherton (fl. 1750 - 1799)
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white etching with period hand color
DimensionsOH: 10 1/4" x OW: 9 5/8"; Plate H: 9 7/8" x W: 9 3/4"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1939-229
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "H.W. Bunbury delin./ Cha.s Bretherton Jun.r f./ THE SHAVER and THE SHAVEE./ Publish'd as the Act directs April 1772. By J. Bretherton N.o 134 New Bond Street."
Label TextThe interior of a barber's shop is shown. A little man sits in a chair with lather on his face, his large wig on a post of the chair. The barber is making ready to take care of the man. A dog stands to one side. On the walls are various prints and broadsides and wigs are placed around.